Overview
The AJA Dante AV 4K-T transmitter and Dante AV 4K-R receiver utilize the Dante AV Ultra codec that enables cinema quality networked video to be used alongside the industry leading Dante audio-over-IP platform on standard 1 GigE IP networks for an easy to deploy, broadcast/proAV IP video solution.
Both devices support Dante AV Ultra signals up to 4K/UltraHD, with 12G-SDI and HDMI 2.0 inputs or outputs and are housed in a new robust and durable metal case. Dante AV provides ease-of-use, seamless multi-vendor interoperability, and an integrated control experience that customers have come to expect from AJA Video and Dante by Audinate.
Features
- Transports up to 4K/UltraHD 60p RGB/4:4:4 HDR video output with ultra-low latency and visually lossless quality
- Dante AV works with cost effective 1 GigE networks
- Visually stunning Dante AV Ultra video using a network efficient codec
- Fully time aligned AV signals with separately routable audio and video streams in Dante Controller
- Real time HDMI HDR Infoframe data reporting
- HDR signaling metadata pass-through and optional override with compatible devices
- Compatible with Audinate Dante Controller and Dante Domain Manager software on macOS and Windows
Dante AV 4K-R
Decode Dante AV Ultra into 12G-SDI / HDMI video with embedded audio
- Dante AV Ultra Receiver
- 4K/UltraHD/HD/VESA
- HDR Support
- Crop/Scale Support
- 12G-SDI and HDMI 2.0 Out
- Reference Input for External Gen Lock Support
- 1 GigE POE+ IP
- Compatible with Dante Controller software for routing Video, Audio, KVM, VISCA, and IR
- Five year warranty
HDR Support
The Dante AV 4K-R is now capable of receiving HDR signals and outputting them to both HDMI and SDI outputs simultaneously. Video Output Control in the AJA control plug-in inside Audinate Dante Controller allows the user to choose between Auto, SDR, HLG, and PQ HDR formats.
Colorimetry can be set between Auto, BT.709 or BT.2020.
Crop/Scale Function
The AJA Dante AV 4K-R now includes a helpful crop and resizing addition. Full 4K (4096x2160) can be cropped to UltraHD, or 2K cropped to HD. UltraHD can be downscaled to HD.
Conference/Education Workflow
Quickly and cost efficiently add high quality video to a 1 GigE network with the added ability to use the RS-422 control to operate a PTZ camera remotely with the Dante AV 4K-T and 4K-R transmitters and receivers
Sports Venue Workflow
The Dante AV 4K-T and 4K-R transmitter and receiver offer an efficient and cost-effective way to up your game by enabling adding embedded (up to) 4K video and audio to be sent via a 1 GigE network to the broadcast center. The AJA ColorBox offers in-line color management before the signal reaches the switcher for precise camera color matching and, thus, program color control. The program signal can then be encoded via the AJA BRIDGE LIVE 12G-4 powerhouse transcoding solution and then sent directly to a CDN
Medium HOW Workflow
Take your Dante audio network to the next level by adding cinema quality Dante AV Ultra to your worship services, all on the 1 GigE Dante audio network. Dante AV 4K-T and 4K-R transmitters and receivers have IR send and receive capabilities, providing control integration with other devices as well
Large Concert Workflow
Dante AV 4K-T and 4K-R transmitters and receivers expand your Dante audio live audio concert network to include Dante AV Ultra video. In this example, four 12G-SDI broadcast camera signals are going into the Dante network, and three Dante receivers are feeding the LED screens behind the stage. Scalability and flexibility are hallmarks of Dante AV Ultra. This workflow also demonstrates the KVM functionality of the Dante AV 4K-T and 4K-R transmitters and receivers
Specifications
Video Formats
- (4K) 4096x2160p
- (UltraHD) 3840x2160p
- (2K) 2048x1080p
- (HD) 1920x1080p
- (HD) 1280x720p
VESA Formats
- (WUXGA) 1920x1200
- (UXGA) 1600x1200
- (SXGA) 1280x1024
- (XGA) 1024x768
Note: VESA Formats are always RGB 4:4:4 60 8-bit
Discovery, Registration, and Control
- Dante Controller Software from Audinate (Windows or Mac)
- Dante Domain Manager Software from Audinate
- Dante Ecosystem Friendly: Compatible with existing Dante-enabled products
Media Transport Interfaces
- Network Interface: Standard 1 GigE Ethernet
- Audio Flow: Audio Flow x 8 Flows / 8-channels per Flow (unicast or multicast)
- Video Flow: Video Flow x 1 Flow / 1-channel per Flow (unicast or multicast)
- Timestamp: Hardware timestamping, supporting sample accurate playback
Video Output Digital (4K-R)
- 1x 12G-SDI BNC, SMPTE 292 (1.5Gb/s), 424, 425-A(3Gb/s), 2081, 2082, 352 SDI Metadata Supported
- YCbCr 4:2:2
- 10-bit
- Two Sample Interleave (2SI) 4K/UltraHD source mapping
- 1x 12G SDI
- (4K) 4096x2160p 50, 59.94, 60
- (UltraHD) 3840x2160p 50, 59.94, 60
- 1x 6G SDI
- (4K) 4096x2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
- (UltraHD) 3840x2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
- 1x 3G-SDI (Level A)
- (HD) 1920x1080p 50, 59.94, 60
- 1x 1.5G-SDI
- (HD) 1920x1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
- (HD) 1280x720p 50, 59.94, 60
- 1x HDMI Type A connector, HDMI v2.0*
- YCbCr 4:4:4, 4:2:2, SMPTE, or Full RGB
- 8, 10, 12-bit (4K/UltraHD 4:4:4 HFR limited to 8-bit)
- (4K) 4096x2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
- (UltraHD) 3840x2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
- (HD) 1920x1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
- (HD) 1280x720p 50, 59.94, 60
- (WUXGA) 1920x1200
- (UXGA) 1600x1200
- (SXGA) 1280x1024
- (XGA) 1024x768
Notes:
1. VESA Formats are always RGB 4:4:4 60 8-bit
2. Only one input can be used at a time. Unit will auto-detect source, or user can select input in software if both SDI & HDMI inputs are connected.
*If a connected monitor doesn’t support HDMI protocol, the unit automatically switches to DVI protocol (which does not pass audio).
Audio Input Digital
(4K-T) & Audio Output Digital (4K-R)
- SDI embedded audio, 24-bit, 8-channel, 48 kHz PCM24
- HDMI embedded audio, 24-bit, 8-channel, 48 kHz PCM24
Audio Output Analog
- 2x RCA analog audio
- Levels at -10 dBu (nominal)
IP Video Input (4K-R) & IP Video Output (4K-T)
- Dante AV Ultra
- Single video channel
IP Audio Input (4K-R) & IP Audio Output (4K-T)
- Dante Audio
- Up to 8-channel audio, 24-bit per channel, 48 kHz PCM24
- High quality, low jitter with onboard clock generator for audio
- SRC Conversion Range: 1:8 to 8:1
- ASRC Latency: 80 samples (1.6ms 48 kHz)
Reference
- 1x BNC
- (4K-T) Reference Out connector (For future use)
- (4K-R) Reference Input connector allows output video timing to be locked to Video Input Reference Timing (Broadcast Mode Only)
Codec
- Video Codec: Optimized implementation of JPEG 2000 codec in FPGA, Licensed By IntoPIX; Dante API management interface
- Audio Formats: Dante Audio over IP
- Bit Rates: Up to 700 Mbps
- Video Streaming: Unicast or Multicast
- Copy Protection: HDCP 2.2, HDCP 2.3 for network
- Latency: 0.5 frame (e.g., 2160p 60 Hz latency is < 8 ms between encoder and decoder), overall latency may increase depending on network configurations
- Bandwidth 1: 4Kp60 10-bit 4:2:2; 500-600Mbps, results may vary depending on network configuration and management settings
- Bandwidth 2: 1080p60 10-bit 4:2:2; 150-250Mbps, results may vary depending on network configuration and management settings
Hardware Interface
- 1x Neutrik etherCon RJ45 Connector – 1 GigE (Dante AV & POE+)
- 1x Neutrik etherCon RJ45 Connector – 1 GigE (Dante Audio or Dante Controller - No POE+ Available)
- 1x DB-9 RS-422/ VISCA Serial Port
- 2x USB 2.0 Type A Connector
- 1x USB 2.0 Mini-B Host connector
- 3.5mm IR Tx jack for IR over IP
- 3.5mm IR Rx jack for IR over IP
- Front LED Indicators: Power, Codec, System, Status, Sync, & HDCP
Size (W x D x H)
- 8.74" x 7.09" x 1.65" (222.0 x 180.09 x 41.91 mm)
Weight
- 3.1 lbs (1.5 kg)
Power
- 30 Watts Maximum; 12V DC IN has priority over Ethernet 1 POE+. Ethernet 1 POE+ will become active a fraction of a second after 12V DC IN is disconnected.
Environment
- Safe Operating Temperature: 0 to 40 C (32 to 104 F)
- Safe Storage Temperature (Power OFF): -40 to 60 C (-40 to 140 F)
- Operating Relative Humidity: 10-90% noncondensing
- Operating Altitude: <3,000 meters (<10,000 feet)
